if there was such a thing as an anti-workout mix, this may qualify. it's possible the mood of this sequence stems from the trickling thaw into spring and the glowing chartreuse green that is already fading from our rolling landscape, or perhaps simply my inner need to slow down and take it all in. this mix began as an impulse to observe the instrumental qualities of various tunes. rather than only include instrumental music (which was my initial inclination), i found it more satisfying to explore the instrumental intricacies of vocal, acoustic and electronic ranges. my only rule was to keep it mellow... to gather tunes in which the effort feels effortless. don't be surprised if you find yourself drifting a bit with the wind through this one. i've noticed fewer cars and more birds on my drive to work since sifting thru this series... arriving at work a few minutes later than usual with an unusually refreshing sense that for at least a moment, i'm secretly thankful for the minutes lost to air.

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